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Love Can Be Murder
Elizabeth Bentley is a successful lawyer who suddenly has some "punkish" daydreams of being "Rambo" right around the time her clueless boyfriend Brad asks her to marry him. After a therapy session, she quits her job to the surprise of her family and Brad, and goes into the detective business, opening her own private-eye office. Unfortunately, the ghost of the private-eye who owned the office still lingers and Elizabeth's the only one who can see or hear him. At first, she becomes an unwilling partner in Nick Peyton's unfinished investigation, but then she finds herself falling for the salty, but dead, guy.
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Plot Summary
A charismatic drifter, suspected of murder, captivates a small-town woman and her detective brother. As the investigation closes in, the woman finds herself torn between her growing feelings for the drifter and her loyalty to her family.
Critical Reception
Love Can Be Murder received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some critics noted the suspenseful premise and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its direct-to-video release contributing to limited exposure.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing premise and performances.
Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.
Considered a forgettable thriller by many reviewers.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Beyond Suspicion' before being renamed 'Love Can Be Murder' for its video release.
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